The GGF’s consumer advice website MyGlazing.com has hit a landmark one million page views in just over three years since was set up. MyGlazing.com was set up in 2016 to help homeowners make a more informed choice when selecting windows, doors, and conservatories....
NAPIT has highlighted a range of initiatives it is undertaking to promote its longstanding commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and has called for companies across the industry to take similar steps. Since its formation, NAPIT has had EDI practices...
As a supporter in principle of the proposal to introduce a mandatory licensing scheme for the UK construction industry, we are writing to update you on a few things. Since launching the research report ‘Licence to build’ in July 2018, the FMB has been busy speaking to...
Getting the quality of building improvement work right the first time is a key priority for the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). It’s a view Local Authority Building Control (LABC) shares. Too often the quality of building work – for a new building as well as...
For over 40 years the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognised excellence in UK housing and have grown to become highly regarded as the premier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. At a gala presentation dinner on the...
In our day and age being aware of the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, we release into the atmosphere couldn't be more crucial. Carbon dioxide is the most important gas for controlling the earth's temperatures and without it not only would we be shivering in the...
Since 1974 the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognisedachievement in UK Housing and have grown over the years to become highly regarded as thepremier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. This year the NHIC is proud to...
Over the last year, TrustMark has been going through a number of important changes, all of which have been implemented with the aim of enhancing consumer protection and the services we offer our Scheme Providers and Registered Businesses. These developments were...
The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd has become the first ever GGF Member to achieve a Gold rating in the GGF GLASS Charter Merit Scheme, taking a giant leap into the health and safety record books. Described as ‘the pinnacle of good Health and Safety management’, the...
NAPIT provide free technical advice on the updates to BS 7671:2018 18thEdition of the Wiring Regulations to aspiring electricians. NAPIT’s Technical Development Engineer, Richard Townsend, recently presented a technical seminar to students and apprentices at REBUS...
Whether you’re having a new conservatory fitted or a new boiler installed, having work done on your home will hopefully be a straightforward and stress-free process. However complaints from consumers relating to ‘House fittings and appliances’ account for the highest...
There is no question the UK is in the midst of a housing crisis affecting every generation and socio-economic group across the board. With housing now taking up 20% of a family’s weekly spending and prices being up 10% more than the year before, it is harder than ever...
NAPIT are thrilled to announce that their industry leading Codebreakers publication has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Electrical Industry Awards. The Codebreakers guide is competing in the ‘Trade Tool of the Year’ category and is the only publication to...
Do you feel like your home is in dire need of a sprucing up, but dislike the idea of spending too much cash? Avoid all of those tricky, expensive revamp projects and try the following tips to spruce up your home in a simple, budget-friendly manner: Choose the right...
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), with support from NHIC, is campaigning for the Government and industry to back the introduction of a licensing scheme for the UK construction sector. In an unusual display of support for additional ‘red tape’, almost 80% of...
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Fire-Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has released a revised version of its fire-resistant glazing best practice guide, timing the launch to coincide with the GGF’s presence at this year’s FIREX International exhibition last week...
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the Government to introduce a licensing scheme for all builders and contractors in the UK. We believe that this is the only way to truly eliminate from our industry incompetent firms which lack the necessary...
A striking piece of art can always give your living room an absolutely gorgeous look! Whether it is modern, abstract or classical art, anything can transform a boring room into a space of style and expression. Paintings and sculptures are not just pieces or...
Leading ventilation manufacturer EnviroVent and campaigning consultancy Sustainable Homes, an organisation that helps landlords and suppliers to improve the quality and environmental performance of their homes, will reveal the illuminating results of its ‘Breaking the...
An increasing number of households in the United Kingdom have HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems installed to provide thermal comfort and ensure satisfactory indoor air quality. These systems protect the house occupants from extreme weather...